Fire damages house in Jamul

JAMUL  A blaze caused extensive damage to a large home in Jamul and killed a cat Wednesday afternoon, Cal Fire officials said.

The fire was reported about 2 p.m. at the Spanish-style home on Vista Diego Road near state Route 94. When firefighters arrived, they found flames shooting from the roof, said Cal Fire spokesman Mike Mohler.

No one was home at the time, and firefighters had to force open the front door to fight the flames.

The fire was extinguished about 90 minutes later, and a cat was found dead inside. The cause is under investigation.